Sweden acquires $180 million tridon mk2 40mm anti-aircraft system from bae systems

Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has announced a $180 million contract with BAE Systems to procure the truck-mounted TRIDON Mk2 40mm anti-aircraft gun system. The deal, valued at SEK 8.7 billion ($916 million), forms part of a comprehensive air and anti-drone defense package.

Strengthening sweden's layered air defense

The TRIDON Mk2, scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, will provide a mobile and cost-effective gun layer to counter drones, cruise missiles, and other low-altitude threats. This acquisition strengthens Sweden's layered air defense, filling a critical gap behind the country's high-end missile defenses.

Designed for rapid reaction and high precision, the TRIDON Mk2 mounts a new Bofors 40mm gun on a mobile chassis. It fires programmable 3P airburst rounds at up to 300 rounds per minute, offering an effective engagement range of roughly 12km against air and ground targets. The system's modularity and ease of deployment enable it to shoot